French Market Soup(Serves 10 Plus)

• 2 c. 16 bean and peas mix
• 3 qt. water
• 2 ham hocks
• 2 tsp. thyme
• 1 or more (28 oz.) cans tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb. summer sausage, cut up
• 2 or more chicken breasts, cooked and cut up
• 1/2 c. red wine (optional)
• 1/2 c. fresh parsley, cut up (optional)

1. Wash and drain 16 bean and peas mix.
2. Add 3 quarts water with ham hocks and thyme.
3. Simmer, covered, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
4. Add next 4 ingredients and salt and pepper.
5. Simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours until creamy.
6. Add sausage and chicken; simmer 30 to 40 more minutes.
7. Add the optional ingredients, if desired.
8. Best made the day before!

bean, water, ham hocks, thyme, tomatoes, onions, celery stalks, garlic, salt, summer sausage, chicken breasts, red wine, fresh parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=244377 (may not work)